Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get into it.

The first real surf we’ve got on offer is from Saturday, 1st of August over at Ala Moana Bowls (Hawaii). The water temp is sitting right around 81°, which is only about 1° warmer than normal for this time of year so nothing to write home about.

Overall, the whole 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a solid run of decent swell coming through at the start, but it’s paired with some strong trade winds that keep things from being truly epic. The best window is probably around Tuesday, 4th of August, especially the afternoon. The swell is dropping to around 5 ft from the east-northeast with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind drops to a gentle breeze from the northeast. That’s a cross-off breeze, so the wave faces will be clean enough to enjoy. The combined energy is moderate (555), and the conditions are expected to be very good. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that longer period nicely, and the direction is pretty close to the optimum SSE. This is your standout, but keep in mind that the spot is often crowded, so you’ll want to be out early.

The period from Saturday, 1st of August through Monday, 3rd of August has some wave height, around 10 ft down to 5 ft, but the wind is howling from the east-northeast at 22 to 28 mph. That’s a strong breeze, so the surf will be blown out and messy. Even though the wave energy is high early on (1418 on Saturday morning), the quality just isn’t there for paddle surfing. If you’re into kiting, it might be more interesting.

After that Tuesday peak, the swell backs off through the rest of the first week. There’s a window from Wednesday, 12th of August into Thursday, 13th of August that shows a bit of promise. The swell is around 4 ft to 4 ft but from the south, with a very long period of 17 to 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate to strong (1183 on Wednesday afternoon). The wind is a moderate breeze from the east-northeast, so it’s cross-off and clean. This is a long-range call, so it’s a bit less certain, but if it lines up, the reef at Ala Moana could handle those long lines well. The south direction is a little off from the optimum, but still worth a look.

The rest of the second week, from Friday, 14th of August onward, is pretty slim. Swell drops to under 3 ft, periods are either short (7 seconds) or moderate (13 seconds), and the wind is mostly light to moderate. The energy is weak (255 to 338). It’s not a complete wipeout, but you’ll be working for small, gutless waves. The stretch from the 14th to the 16th is a real lull, with only marginal junk to offer.

Biggest takeaway: Tuesday, 4th of August afternoon is the pick of the month. Clean, fun-size waves, manageable wind, and a reef that loves that period. The 12th of August is a long shot that could surprise if the southerly groundswell fills in properly.

Rusty out.

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